GW Hacks Innovation Competition's Inaugural Event

March 24-25, 2018. 9:00 AM

The George Washington University
800 22nd St NW, Washington, DC

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WHO WE ARE

We are changing the face of hackathons through our interdisciplinary approach and broad range of topics! Our student organization was established in 2018 with the goal of getting all students at GWU and in the nearby area involved. We are hacking medical solutions, global economic issues, women in tech and so much more!

ARE YOU READY TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE FUTURE OF MEDICAL DEVICES?

WHO CAN JOIN

We want everyone, and we mean everyone, to feel welcome at our hackathons! All you need is the spirit to innovate and the confidence to share your ideas! Feel like you can give more than 24-hours to a cause, and maybe have some ideas? Join our student org today.

THE CHALLENGE

Medical equipment companies often do not see low cost medical devices as a profitable market. When a patient does not have health insurance, or the device is not covered by insurance, patients will seek more affordable options. Too often, these options are unavailable or ineffective, resulting in an inability to properly meet patient’s medical needs. The lack of affordable medical devices increases patient recovery and healthcares expenses for individuals and tax payers. We challenge you to come up with innovative and affordable medical devices.

WHAT ARE WE?

George Hacks: Assistive Devices is the first medical hackathon hosted by the George Washington University. We bring together the most innovative students from all kinds of fields for a 24-hour competition.

WHAT IS A MEDICAL HACKATHON?

A medical hackathon is an innovation competition where students compete to develop the best solutions for a weakness in the medical device market for a chosen focus area. students will have 24-hours to design, build, and present solutions to pitches presented by the judges. The top three teams will win prizes!

WHO CAN COMPETE?

Any student with a passion for innovation in healthcare! You do not have to be an engineer or even a science major!
Open to undergraduate students in the DC, Maryland, Virginia area can apply to participate.
Submit an application here. Please submit your resume and apply through the link provided by: March 20th, 2018.
Any student with a passion for innovation in healthcare is welcome to apply! You do not have to be an engineer or even a science major!

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

It doesn't! George Hacks is free for all participants.

WILL YOU PAY FOR MY TRAVEL TO GET THERE?

No. We want to focus on throwing the best event possible, not moving people around. Chances are there is another hackathon near you.

WHERE IS THE EVENT?

In the Science and Engineering Hall, at GW. Also known as 800 22nd St NW, Washington, DC 20052

HOW DO I GET THERE?

We're right next to the GWU / Foggy Bottom metro stop on the Blue, Silver, and Orange lines. There's also a parking garage under the building on H St. btween 22nd and 23rd streets - in the Science and Engineering building which has a $12 weekend daily maximum.

WHERE DO I SLEEP?

Hack through the night! We'll have some gender seperated dark silent rooms but bring your own sleeping bag and pillow.

WHAT IF I DON'T HAVE AN IDEA / TEAM / SKILLS / ETC.?

Come anyway! There will be time to form teams if you don't have one. And we're sure everyone has something to contribute.

WHAT PRIZES ARE THERE?

Prizes will be announced at a later date. In addition to their prize, each of the top three teams will receive medals from Major League Hacking, MLH.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

Bring a valid student ID, anything you need to build your project like a laptop, toiletries, a change of cloths, optionally a sleeping bag and pillow if you plan to take a nap. Surge protectors are a good idea too.

CAN I START WORKING BEFORE THE EVENT?

No, that's not fair. We want nice fresh projects picked straight from the field, none of those old ones that ripened on the truck.

HOW BIG CAN MY TEAM BE?

Up to 4 people per a team is usually most effective.

IS THERE A CODE OF CONDUCT?

HOW DOES JUDGING WORK?

We will have two rounds of judging. The first round is a Showcase of all projects that will last an hour. The top six teams will be chosen to continue to the second round. The second round will be judged by a panel of judges made up of GWU professors and a selection of sponsors. They will choose the top three teams who will receive medals and prizes.